Apr 30, 2026 | Essays, Asian Philosophy
By David Tian, Ph.D. Ph.D., University of Michigan, specializing in Asian philosophy and moral psychology. Former tenure-track professor of philosophy, National University of Singapore. Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner (Level 3). Brown University Certified...
Apr 29, 2026 | Essays, Life After Success
By David Tian, Ph.D. Certified IFS Therapy Practitioner (Level 3). Ph.D., University of Michigan, specializing in moral psychology and Asian philosophy. Former tenure-track professor, National University of Singapore. Brown University Certified Leadership Coach....
Apr 25, 2026 | Beyond Success Podcast
Most achievers assume their intimate life would improve if they just had better information. A better framework. A sharper understanding of attachment theory. Maybe the right podcast episode. But they’re wrong. The problem isn’t missing knowledge. It’s distorted...
Apr 19, 2026 | Beyond Success Podcast
After the exit, the career makes sense. The bank account makes sense. But his intimate life — dating, real friendships, the relationships where someone is supposed to actually know him deeply — that domain doesn’t make much sense. He’s smart enough to build a company...
Apr 12, 2026 | Beyond Success Podcast
Most achievers have built their businesses and their lives on the sneaky defense mechanism of self-sufficiency. Worst part? They think needing to rely on nobody except themselves is a strength. Not only is it not a strength but a weakness, but it’s also the very...